Class Notice Ready To Go In Gas-Skimping Action

Law360, New York (November 10, 2009, 2:06 PM EST) -- A federal judge has signed off on a notice to be sent to potential class members in a suit alleging that gas companies Georgia Energy USA LLC, United Fuel Inc., Global Energy USA LLC and others overcharged customers at Georgia gas stations by dispensing less fuel than indicated.

Judge Anthony A. Alaimo of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia on Monday allowed the plaintiffs' notice to go forward, giving them 20 days to send the mailing to any known class members and...